Bavarian-based enterprise Linux distribution vendor SUSE is laying off 10% of its global workforce as a result of AI and automation.

SUSE CEO Dirk-Peter van Leeuwen sent out an internal memo to its staff that AI and automation are leading to changes in the industry... and resulting in a 10% global workforce reduction at SUSE. Those affected are set to be notified beginning tomorrow, 4 November.

These layoffs follow voluntary separation offers sent out in September albeit not with enough uptake to satisfy management.

The unfortunate state of the industry.

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[–] 21 points 3 days ago (5 children)

No, it's laying them off because it's November and it will juice their financials. AI is a convenient scapegoat

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

    Evidence for this besides hopes and dreams?

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